Principal Level P4

**Position Information**:
Francis Greenway High School, located in the Hunter Valley, is an inclusive comprehensive secondary school with a Support Unit of 8 classes. The student population is 768. 5% of students have a background where English is an additional language or dialect (EAL/D) and 19% identify as having an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background.

The school is proud to have an Aboriginal Elder as a member of staff in addition to an Aboriginal Learning and Engagement Centre. The school works in collaboration with the Maitland Aboriginal Education Consultative Group in the provision of learning and cultural opportunities, and has a strong connection with Murrook Cultural Centre.

The school values the support of its community. Strong partnerships are fostered with universities, cultural institutions, business and community groups. The Parent and Citizens body is a highly supportive group involved in the decision-making process and the operation of our school canteen. The development of a Memorandum of Understanding with business partners provides students with real life learning opportunities.

Students participate in a wide range of learning experiences focusing on reflective learning and feedback in the pursuit of academic improvement and excellence. All students in Stages 4 and 5 engage in the Authentic Assessment program and from Year 8 are able to make elective choices in line with their personal interests and career path. In Stage 4 staff from across all Key Learning Areas meet regularly in teams to discuss student learning progress, map growth in literacy and develop rich tasks. Students in Stage 6 pursue a variety of pathways and achieve strong HSC results.

Francis Greenway is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) school.

The school is committed to the provision of opportunities for student personal growth and academic excellence. The school has strong Wellbeing programs including a designated Learning and Wellbeing period for Years 7-10, Breakfast Club and Community Hub. Explicit and collaborative professional learning ensure all staff are leaders of learning as reflected in effective classroom practice that results in enhanced learning outcomes for students.

**Selection Criteria**:
Approval to teach. In addition to the general selection criteria,

1. Leadership qualities that calmly and effectively manage and respond to unexpected challenges.Leadership qualities that calmly and effectively manage and respond to unexpected challenges.

2. Demonstrated capacity to build a school culture and shared belief through the whole school community that strong academic outcomes are attainable by all students.

3. Experience in using evidence to inform and guide whole school priorities that become embedded into the fabric of classroom practices.

4. Leadership skills to build effective formal and informal links with the community that contribute to improvement in learning and wellbeing outcomes.

**General Selection Criteria**:
1. High level educational leadership with the skills to lead and manage a complex public school focused on the delivery of high quality education

2. Ability to lead and manage rigorous and inclusive whole school teaching and learning programs

3. High level communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build positive relationships and engage all levels of the school and educational community

4. Ability to lead and manage the development and performance of staff to improve teaching and learning

5. Ability to plan systems and manage resources effectively and equitably to enhance teaching and learning

6. Capacity to lead staff in implementing the Department's Aboriginal education policies and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people

**Conditions**:
**Special Notes**:

- Classification Structure for Principals:_

**About the NSW Department of Education